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October 12, 2009 by admin
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“A highly readable and substantial guide to the grown-up realms of money and business.” —Deborah Stead, The New York Times, If you’ve been meaning to get your finances in shape but have no idea where to start, this is your playbook: The all-new edition of the New York Times bestseller Get a Financial Life busts open the system, teaching tricks for becoming master of your own money universe. No matter what’s happening in the economy, all the guidance you need is right here. You’ll learn how to:
• Pay off your credit cards and student loans and live debt free
• Start saving, even if you’re living paycheck to paycheck
• Take advantage of the latest tax rules and save a bundle
• Find smart investments while still supporting socially responsible companies
• Come up with a down payment and buy a home, even in a tough economy
• Afford grad school
• Protect yourself from identity theft
And you’ll discover why a 401(k) is your best friend—even if the market is tanking.
From tracking your spending to finding deals on insurance to navigating the new world of homebuying, this easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide provides an up-to-date road map of the world of personal finance. Whether you earn $30,000 or $300,000, are single or married, are drowning in debt or just looking for ways to keep your savings secure in uncertain times, you’ll find the answers you need in Get a Financial Life.
“A daring book. . . . A life’s worth of smart financial advice.” —Newsweek
Good for folks in their 20’s, not their thirties
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The information in this book was the type that your big sister should have told you. I was lucky enough to have a big sister to explain these things so I didn’t need the book. But if you are truly just starting out into adulthood, you’ll enjoy the helpful hints such as how to evaluate the checking accounts offered from different banks or how to start a retirement account. If you’re very young, if you’re very new at being an adult, and if you have nobody to guide you this book has all the essential advice.
Great foundational read.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was thinking about going into finance but was too close to graduation. This book was recommended to me by a finance professor, when I asked for something that really explained how things work instead of just giving a prescription. This was an excellent book that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in financial matters. I keep this book in my library as reference and have turned back to it many times for a reference point when people ask me questions about finances.
A personal finance bible for the 20- and 30-somethings
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
More than perhaps any other group, people in their twenties and thirties are overwhelmed by the financial crisis around them. Enter Beth Kobliner who has smart, recession-busting tips to share. A former staff writer at Money magazine and columnist for Glamour, she has completely revised and updated her instant classic book when it hit the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than a decade ago, //Get A Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties//, which, with more than 400,000 copies in print, remains the go-to money manual for young people.
Now in a completely revised and updated 2009 edition, Kobliner helps a whole new generation of 20- and 30-somethings through the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression. This practical, down-to-earth guide busts open the system for milennials, decoding financial mysteries big and small and teaching young adults tricks for mastering their money.
//Get A Financial Life// offers fresh solutions and cutting-edge tools in this brave new world of financial madness. The book covers everything a young person needs to know to get on the path to long-lasting financial security. It’s one-stop shopping for understanding all the pieces of the confusing economic puzzle–from debt and housing issues to banking, investing, taxes, and insurance. Kobliner writes with compelling clarity, and reveals surprising information along the way, like why the latest trends in health insurance can hurt you, and why money market accounts can be among the worst places to save. Other hot topics include how to: dig yourself out of debt, buy a home, restore credit, find a safe bank, profit from the stock market, and safe a fortune on insurance.
Kobliner’s updated //Get A Financial Life// arrives at a time when people need it most–as we enter uncharted financial territory that’s terrifying even the pros. This informative and insightful book is a must-have for anyone trying to gain a financial foothold (even for those who are no longer so young). It speaks to those who are taking their first steps into the adult financial world, as well as for those who feel lost and are looking to get back on track with their money. And, like its former editions, it is poised to remain the bible on money topic for years to come.
Reviewed by
Dominique James
Helpful financial advice
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book is packed full of helpful advice on dealing with debt, investing, housing, insurance, taxes, 401(k) plans, and even what papers you need to keep and for how long.
great source of information for those who need simple advice
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Kobliner clearly tackles important financial issues that no twenty or thirty-something wants to think about. I wouldn’t take all her advice to heart, but she provides a solid jumping off point for young people.